reunificaiton

Earlier this year we shared that Child Hope International was in the midst of training 34 parents through our pilot project of the Families Count Biblical parenting program. This training, offered in partnership with the Haitian church, equips parents with practical tools and biblical principles for raising their children. By working alongside local pastors and

This month, Child Hope International took an important step forward by joining the Working Group for Child Protection (GTPE-South) — a collaborative network of child welfare actors in southern Haiti. This group brings together representatives from IBESR (Haiti’s child welfare authority), UNICEF, and several leading NGOs. As we expand our reach beyond Port-au-Prince, where gang

After more than a year of prayer, planning, translation work, and countless meetings with pastors and parents, the very first Families Count training in Haiti took place. From August 3–8, thirty-four parents gathered for six days of teaching, workshops, and prayer. These parents are faithful members of local churches and are all longing for the same

This month, we’re excited to share that Child Hope International has hired a new social worker who will soon be joining our team in Haiti! Although he hasn’t officially started yet, we are filled with anticipation and gratitude for the expertise and energy he will bring to our growing reunification work. He lives outside of

At Child Hope International, we believe every child has the right to a family. Just as deeply, we believe every child has the right to an identity. That’s why we’re walking alongside a young man right now as he works to secure his national ID card. This card is important for accessing education, work, and

In our Family Hope program, we walk alongside students and their families through the highs and lows of life, celebrating victories and providing guidance in challenges. Recently, one of our students faced a difficult situation that could have derailed her future. This young woman, now in her final year of high school, made a mistake—one

Our social work team hosted a training day for parents in our Family Sponsorship program in Port-au-Prince. This was the first time we offered this training to parents, though we have previously trained Haitian social workers working in orphanages. Because this training was designed specifically for parents, the content needed to be practical and easy

Because of the incredible generosity of our supporters, we are thrilled to introduce three new students joining our program this year! After years of living in an orphanage, Mireille* was finally able to return home. She was reunited with her mother and two sisters, Myrlande and Mariette. Mireille began thriving in her studies, and her

Several of the families in our Family Hope program live outside of Port au Prince. Our social workers & staff pastor connect with the families on a weekly basis by phone, but they also travel to visit the families in person. Recently they made a visit to the South Department. They were able to meet

Our social workers and pastor made a visit to one of our families in the North Department. They live in a very remote area where electricity, internet, and cell reception are not always available. The team traversed dirt roads in bad condition before making it to the family’s house. When they got there they were